Residents on East Bay court evacuated after wildfire likely caused by fireworks

ANTIOCH — A wildfire suspected to have been caused by illegal fireworks burned at least two acres and forced evacuations of residents on a small court Thursday night, fire officials said.

The blaze was one of several chased by Contra Costa Fire Protection District crews during the Fourth of July holiday.

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